Nissan committed to replacing 370Z and GT-R - Page 11

KC · 09-15-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I like it more than I thought I would, but there’s something unfinished about it. Is that the production spec exterior or a prototype?

Yeah, the front is non-defining.

--kC

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ForceFed4 · 09-15-2020, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I like it more than I thought I would, but there’s something unfinished about it. Is that the production spec exterior or a prototype?

They say "close to final". I'm sure there will be tweaks to meet lighting rules, etc for different markets.

It's a departure - many cars today are very 'designed'. This doesn't have scoops, winglets, spoilers, vents, etc. Heck, even a modern Camry has fake-ass wheel well/brake/diffuser 'vents'. I'm digging the clean-ness.

Kostamojen · 09-15-2020, 09:05 PM

The back end looks very Polestar 1 (GOOD thing)

Supra owners gonna weep

VaporTrail308 · 09-15-2020, 09:07 PM

The grille is literally just a rectangle opening. Is that the best they could do?

The side profile looks good, but the front needs work.

heavyD · 09-15-2020, 09:10 PM

Looks narrow and tall from some angles. IMO it's a bit underwhelming as a totally rectangular grill opening and teardrop headlights aren't exactly cutting edge design.

Ultimateone · 09-15-2020, 09:12 PM

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JP Chestnut · 09-15-2020, 09:18 PM

It really is the perfectly rectangular (and tall) grill that’s throwing me off. It’s definitely distinctive looking in the same way the remake of the VW Bug was.

I think I’ll need to see one in person to decide if I like it. The back looks good though - like a modernized 300zx.

4S-TURBO · 09-15-2020, 09:54 PM

samb · 09-15-2020, 09:55 PM

I like it! I think it’s a design that will definitely grow on me as I start to see them. That yellow is awesome.

JP Chestnut · 09-15-2020, 09:57 PM

I didn’t realize how flared those rear quarter panels are. That’s a really muscular rear end.

moshter11 · 09-15-2020, 09:57 PM

The long bonnet / overhang will make it stand out from other current gen cars.

Blitzkrieg · 09-15-2020, 10:04 PM

The grill...

Im really curious about the grill insert. you can see some clever work going on inside and the top portion mimics the rear end. I honestly like the insert but feel that it should be brightened a bit. Then again ever shot hides the insert.. Wonder if this was done on purpose to drive conversation.

JP Chestnut · 09-15-2020, 10:09 PM

Also, that low sloping rear window/hatch is begging for a wing or duckbill of some sort. I think the nismo version of this will be good looking.

chanomatik · 09-15-2020, 10:17 PM

The gaping rectangular grille is the worst part, but otherwise I really enjoy the design that pays homage to past models.

4S-TURBO · 09-15-2020, 10:25 PM

chanomatik · 09-15-2020, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the pics.

NaturallyAspirated · 09-15-2020, 11:06 PM

I'm not a fan of the rectangular grille, but I get it. The 240z also had a large rectangular grille shape, but the size is broken up by the bumper beam that cuts across it.

lil'redwagon · 09-15-2020, 11:25 PM

I think it looks great! It definitely looks like a Z, which i'm guessing is harder to do than it seems. Basing that statement on how a lot of the other concepts, and magazine renderings might have looked alright, but looked like something else (F Type, C9 front, etc..). I think it looks like a Z AND it looks pretty good. I'm sure it will be more dramatic in person.

Either way, we better get used to whatever they give us because we're going to have it for 15 years! (JK)

SCRAPPYDO · 09-15-2020, 11:26 PM

News flash guys the 240 had a perfectly rectangular grill
It was just hidden behind that 2” thick bumper

This car looks amazing

4S-TURBO · 09-15-2020, 11:55 PM

They should keep the fairlady as an homage to Datsun and the Z's roots.

dwf137 · 09-16-2020, 12:09 AM

I absolutely love it. I think the headlights are a little "wimpy" for lack of a better word, but i'm betting it'll look good in person.

Rear reminds me a bit of my dads old 200sx back in the day.

Man, this is a 2-seater I could see myself buying if i fully commit to mid-life crisis at some point.

ptclaus98 · 09-16-2020, 12:24 AM

At this point, idk what people even want out of Japanese sportscars. There's already so much bitching about this thing and the way it looks. I don't get it. They got way closer to the s30z than I thought possible and it looks really clean imo

Keshav · 09-16-2020, 01:26 AM

The original looked like it borrowed styling from the Jaguar E-Type; widely considered one of the top 10 most attractive cars of all time.

This car looks like it borrowed styling from the F-Type. It seems to me like they didi a good job making it an evolutionary step.

Huge props if they keep it close to that interior with the triple gauge cluster and e-brake lever. interior door handles need to go.

We can work with this. I think people largely want a sports car icon to retain most of the important characteristics in each new generation. Porsche gets mocked for this, but its a winning formula.

So glad it isn't a crossover.

dclin · 09-16-2020, 01:56 AM

If they can refine that grill opening a bit and maybe recess the rear taillamp and filler panel applique to give it some depth (the rear looks like a RC car lexan body with a taillamp sticker to me), I think it's perfect. Now, all we need is a new RX7.

YungBoba · 09-16-2020, 02:41 AM

The rear views look amazing. That grill looks so uninspired though.

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09-15-2020, 09:05 PM	#253
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	The back end looks very Polestar 1 (GOOD thing) Supra owners gonna weep

09-15-2020, 09:07 PM	#254
VaporTrail308 Scooby Newbie Member#: 373439 Join Date: Nov 2013 Vehicle: 2019 991.2 GT3RS 2019 Mac 600LT	The grille is literally just a rectangle opening. Is that the best they could do? The side profile looks good, but the front needs work.

09-15-2020, 09:10 PM	#255
heavyD Scooby Specialist Member#: 194216 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Vehicle: 2020 X3M Competition	Looks narrow and tall from some angles. IMO it's a bit underwhelming as a totally rectangular grill opening and teardrop headlights aren't exactly cutting edge design.

09-15-2020, 09:18 PM	#257
JP Chestnut Scooby Specialist Member#: 504432 Join Date: Jul 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	It really is the perfectly rectangular (and tall) grill that’s throwing me off. It’s definitely distinctive looking in the same way the remake of the VW Bug was. I think I’ll need to see one in person to decide if I like it. The back looks good though - like a modernized 300zx.

09-15-2020, 09:54 PM	#258
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC

09-15-2020, 09:55 PM	#259
samb Scooby Specialist Member#: 177235 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington Vehicle: 2016 Focus RS 2002 WRX Wagon	I like it! I think it’s a design that will definitely grow on me as I start to see them. That yellow is awesome.

09-15-2020, 09:57 PM	#260
JP Chestnut Scooby Specialist Member#: 504432 Join Date: Jul 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	I didn’t realize how flared those rear quarter panels are. That’s a really muscular rear end.

09-15-2020, 09:57 PM	#261
moshter11 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110190 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY	The long bonnet / overhang will make it stand out from other current gen cars.

09-15-2020, 10:04 PM	#262
Blitzkrieg Scooby Specialist Member#: 14913 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2009 Ford Ranger Red	The grill... Im really curious about the grill insert. you can see some clever work going on inside and the top portion mimics the rear end. I honestly like the insert but feel that it should be brightened a bit. Then again ever shot hides the insert.. Wonder if this was done on purpose to drive conversation.

09-15-2020, 10:09 PM	#263
JP Chestnut Scooby Specialist Member#: 504432 Join Date: Jul 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Also, that low sloping rear window/hatch is begging for a wing or duckbill of some sort. I think the nismo version of this will be good looking.

09-15-2020, 10:17 PM	#264
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northbridge, MA Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	The gaping rectangular grille is the worst part, but otherwise I really enjoy the design that pays homage to past models.

09-15-2020, 10:57 PM	#266
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northbridge, MA Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Thanks for the pics.

09-15-2020, 11:06 PM	#267
NaturallyAspirated Scooby Specialist Member#: 64792 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2019 BRZ WRB 2001 Impreza L BRP (Gone)	I'm not a fan of the rectangular grille, but I get it. The 240z also had a large rectangular grille shape, but the size is broken up by the bumper beam that cuts across it.

09-15-2020, 11:25 PM	#268
lil'redwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 10854 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles, CA. Vehicle: '02 WRX; '08 OBXT; '08 G37 (S/C'd); '09 XF	I think it looks great! It definitely looks like a Z, which i'm guessing is harder to do than it seems. Basing that statement on how a lot of the other concepts, and magazine renderings might have looked alright, but looked like something else (F Type, C9 front, etc..). I think it looks like a Z AND it looks pretty good. I'm sure it will be more dramatic in person. Either way, we better get used to whatever they give us because we're going to have it for 15 years! (JK)

09-15-2020, 11:26 PM	#269
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: www.testdrivemylife.com Vehicle: 2020 JEEP / Ascent Datsun 71 240Z & 68 2000	News flash guys the 240 had a perfectly rectangular grill It was just hidden behind that 2” thick bumper This car looks amazing

09-15-2020, 11:55 PM	#270
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	They should keep the fairlady as an homage to Datsun and the Z's roots.

09-16-2020, 12:09 AM	#271
dwf137 Scooby Specialist Member#: 161333 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: snoco wa Vehicle: 20 Yami XSR fast leaf	I absolutely love it. I think the headlights are a little "wimpy" for lack of a better word, but i'm betting it'll look good in person. Rear reminds me a bit of my dads old 200sx back in the day. Man, this is a 2-seater I could see myself buying if i fully commit to mid-life crisis at some point.

09-16-2020, 12:24 AM	#272
ptclaus98 Scooby Specialist Member#: 87888 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2007 Mazda Miata POS Green(and black)	At this point, idk what people even want out of Japanese sportscars. There's already so much bitching about this thing and the way it looks. I don't get it. They got way closer to the s30z than I thought possible and it looks really clean imo

09-16-2020, 01:26 AM	#273
Keshav Scooby Specialist Member#: 1654 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA, USA Vehicle: 2019 GoCycle GX MV Agusta Brutale S	The original looked like it borrowed styling from the Jaguar E-Type; widely considered one of the top 10 most attractive cars of all time. This car looks like it borrowed styling from the F-Type. It seems to me like they didi a good job making it an evolutionary step. Huge props if they keep it close to that interior with the triple gauge cluster and e-brake lever. interior door handles need to go. We can work with this. I think people largely want a sports car icon to retain most of the important characteristics in each new generation. Porsche gets mocked for this, but its a winning formula. So glad it isn't a crossover.

09-16-2020, 01:56 AM	#274
dclin Scooby Newbie Member#: 86093 Join Date: Apr 2005 Vehicle: 2016 Sig MPX SBR Flat Black	If they can refine that grill opening a bit and maybe recess the rear taillamp and filler panel applique to give it some depth (the rear looks like a RC car lexan body with a taillamp sticker to me), I think it's perfect. Now, all we need is a new RX7.

09-16-2020, 02:41 AM	#275
YungBoba Scooby Specialist Member#: 450808 Join Date: Jul 2016 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Anaheim Vehicle: 2017 WRX Premium WR Blue Pearl	The rear views look amazing. That grill looks so uninspired though.